There are 6 ways to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Santander (Station) by plane, train (Renfe), bus, rideshare, or car
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Fly to Santander Airport
best- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Santander Airport (SDR)plane MAD - SDR
1h 46m€69–227Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus ALSA - Mad-San / ...
7h 6m€39–66Train (Renfe)
- Take the train from Madrid Chamartín to Santandertrain Ic / ...
5h 38m€56–87Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Santander (Station)382.1 km
4h 31mDrive 382.1 km
- Drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Santander (Station)car 382.1 km
4h 31m€60–87Fly to Bilbao Airport, bus
- Fly from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Bilbao Airport (BIO)plane MAD - BIO
- Take the bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santanderbus
3h 58m€48–166
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Santander (Station) by train (Renfe)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Santander (Station) is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Santander (Station) is to fly which takes 1h 46m and costs €65 - €230.
No, there is no direct bus from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Santander (Station). However, there are services departing from Aeropuerto T4 and arriving at Estación de autobuses de Santander via Madrid, Avenida de América. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Santander (Station). However, there are services departing from Madrid-Aeropuerto T4 and arriving at Santander via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Santander (Station) is 333 km. The road distance is 382.1 km.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Santander (Station) without a car is to train which takes 5h 38m and costs €55 - €90.
It takes approximately 1h 46m to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Santander (Station), including transfers.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Santander (Station) bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Madrid, Avenida de América station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Santander (Station) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid Chamartín station.
The best way to get from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Santander (Station) is to fly which takes 1h 46m and costs €65 - €230. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €55 - €90 and takes 5h 38m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 7h 6m.
What companies run services between Madrid Airport (MAD), Spain and Santander (Station), Cantabria, Spain?
Iberia flies from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) to Santander Airport (SDR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Renfe Viajeros operates a train from Madrid Chamartín to Santander every 4 hours. Tickets cost €55–85 and the journey takes 4h 23m.
- Website
- iberia.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Santander Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–220
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30–95
- Website
- aireuropa.com
Flights from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Bilbao Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–140
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Madrid Chamartín to Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Madrid, Avenida de América to Estación de autobuses de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- ALSA
Bus from Bilbao Intermodal to Estación de autobuses de Santander
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- ALSA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Madrid-MAD to Santander (Station)
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Santander (Station) bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Estación de autobuses de Santander station.
Madrid Airport (MAD) to Santander (Station) train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Santander station.
Yes, the driving distance between Madrid Airport (MAD) to Santander (Station) is 382 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Madrid Airport (MAD) to Santander (Station).
Book your Madrid Airport (MAD) to Santander (Station) train tickets online with Omio.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Madrid Airport (MAD) and Santander (Station). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.